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2017-18 Organised By Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India)
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Sl. No. Particulars Page No. 1. Background and Objective s 1 2. Key theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 2 3. Report on Venue wise activities in paired states i. Hyderabad (Telangana and Haryana) 3-5 ii . Ernakulam (Kerala and Himachal Pradesh) 5-7 iii . Chennai (Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir) 7-9 iv . Bhubaneswar (Odisha and Maharashtra) 9-11 v. Ranchi (Jharkhand and Goa) 11 -13 vi . Bangalore (Karnataka and Uttarakhand) 13 -15 vii . Shillong (Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh) 15 -17 viii . Gangtok (Sikkim and Delhi) 18 -19 ix . Imphal (Manipur and Madhya Pradesh) 19 -21 x. Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir and Tamil Nadu) 21 -22 xi . Mumbai (Maharashtra and Odisha) 22 -24 xii . Dehradun (Uttarakhand and Karnataka) 24 -26 xiii . Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh and Manipur & Nagaland) 26 -28 xiv . Delhi (Delhi and Sikkim) 28 -31 xv . Ambala (Haryana and Telangana) 31 -34 xvi . Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh and Punjab) 34 -39 xvii . Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya) 40 -44 xviii . Raipur (Chhattisgarh and Gujarat) 44 -47 xix . Daman (Daman & Diu and Pondicherry) 47 -49 xx . Jaipur (Rajasthan and Assam) 49 -51 xxi . Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Chandigarh) 51 -53 xxii . Shimla (Himachal Pradesh and Kerala) 53 -55 xxiii . Gandhinagar (Gujarat and Chattisgarh) 56 -58 xxiv . Panji (Goa and Jharkhand) 58 -61 xxv . Chandigarh (Punjab and Andhra Pradesh) 61 -63 xxvi . Agartala (Tripura and Bihar) 63 -65 xxvii . Guwahati (Assam and Rajasthan) 66 -68 4. Media Coverage 69 -94 5. Details of Participants and Spectators along with state wise 95 -96 participants details (Annexure-1)
Report on Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) Organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Department of Youth Affairs, MoYAS 2017-18
Background
“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31 st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140 th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Subsequently, the Finance Minister announced the initiative in his Budget Speech for 2017-18. Through this innovative measure, the knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different States & UTs will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the States, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India.
Objectives
• To celebrate the unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our country. • To promote the spirit of National Integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States & Union Territories through a yearlong planned engagement between States. • To showcase the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of either state for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India, thus fostering a sense of common identity. • To establish long term engagement and • To create an environment which, promote learning between States by sharing best practices & experiences.
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Key Theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat:
• To celebrate the idea of India as a nation wherein different cultural units across varied geographic coalesce and interact with each other, this glorious manifestation of diverse cuisine, music, dance, theatre, movies & films, handicrafts, sports, literature, festivals, painting, sculpture etc will enable people to imbibe the innate chord of binding and brotherhood. • To make our people aware about the seamless integral hull of the Modern Indian State spread across a landmass of 32 lakh sq. km, on whose firm foundations, the geo-political strength of the country is ensured benefitting one and all. • To impress upon people at large about the increasing inter-connectedness between constituents of various cultural & economic zones which is so vital for the spirit of nation building. • To induce a sense of responsibility & ownership for the nation as a whole through these close cross- cultural interactions as it intends to build up the inter- dependence matrix unequivocally. • To further promote inter-state travel for boosting business activities of various hues. • To create a learning ecosystem between the various stakeholders of the partnering states so that they benefit from the best practices of one another by establishing a State to State Connect.
In the above background and fulfilling the objectives of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Department of Youth Affairs, MoYAS has conducted the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) for the year 2017-18 in 27 places (paired States).
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1. Telangana and Haryana Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Telangana organized Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was organized from 24 th Oct 2017 and concluded on 7 th Nov, 2017. The programme was organized at Youth Hostel Secunderabad. A total of 100 participants which included 74 Males and 26 Females participated in the programme. The participants were selected from 7 districts of Haryana and 7 districts of Telangana States.
The programme started with hoisting of National Flag followed by Yuva Sankalp.
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Minister of State, (Independent Charge), Labour and Employment, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest in the inauguration function.
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The activities conducted during the program included, Language Learning, Debate Competition, Food Festival, Adventure Sports, Essay Competition, visit to 100% sanitized village, observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, visit programmes to Char Minar, GMC Balyogi Stadium, Gopichand Academy, Sports and Games followed by Cultural Programmes.
The programmes also included session on preparation of book on culture, custom, traditions, flora and fauna. There was a video presentation on tourism by Tourism Department, Govt. of Telangana. There was a group discussion held between the participants on health issues, prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, Prohibition of Suicidal tendency, conservation of Bio-diversity, Gender Equality, Swachh Bharat, Good Governance and Cashless Society. There was a session on provision of constitution (73 rd Amendment ACT 1992 and 74 th Amendment Act 1992) followed by Mock Gram Sabha. The programme entitled Haryana- Telangana Youth Meet organized by NSS Unit of Malla Reddy Engineer College. Interactive session was also conducted with the participants and engineering students.
Shri Mohd. Azeem, Director of Youth Services was the chief guest at the valedictory function. Certificates and Mementos were given to the prize winners.
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2. Kerala and Himachal Pradesh
The Second programme was organized for the paired States i.e. Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. The programme was organized from 24 th Oct 2017 and concluded on 7 th Nov, 2017. The programme was organized at Govt. Youth Hostel, Kakkanad, Cochin.
The programme was inaugurated by Shri K. Inbasaran IAS, Sub Collector, Fort Cochin by lighting the lamp and he delivered speech on National Integration and Unity of India. Shri V.P. Sajeendran, MLA, Shri K. Mohammed Y. Safeerulla, District
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Collector, Ernakulam, Smt. Eesha Priya, Assistant Collector (U/T), Earnakulam were the important dignitaries during the programme.
Sessions on National Integrity, Competitions, Swatch Bharat Activities, Cultural Programme, Essay writing competition, Debate, Painting Competition, Traditional Dress Competition, Folk Song and Folk Dance Competition, Field visits were conducted during the 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. The participants were taken to place of Historical importance, Handloom Society, Pottery Society, Visit of Youth Clubs etc in an around Earnakulam.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Speech on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was screened during the camp. Onam festival was also celebrated during the camp.
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A total of 100 participants which included 58 Males and 42 Females participated in the programme. The participants were selected from 5 districts of Himachal Pradesh and 5 districts of Kerala.
3. Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir
During the month of Nov, 2017, the third programme was organized for the paired States i.e. Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir. The programme was organized from 6th November 2017 and concluded on 19th Nov, 2017. The programme was organized at Govt. Youth Hostel, Chennai.
Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) on 7 th Nov 2017 at Rajbhavan, Chennai.
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Interactive sessions were conducted for the participants with Youth Club leaders, Peoples Representatives, dignitaries, Students, Confederation of Indian Industries (Chennai Chapter). Sh. Dheeraj Kumar, Principal Secretary, Youth Welfare & Sports Development Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Sh. Sekhar Rao Perala, Vice Chairman, NYKS, Sh. Madan Mohan Goel, Director, RGNIYD, Sh. Dilip B Krishna Chair of Chennai Chapter of Young Indians under Confederation of Indian Industries were some of the dignitaries interacted with the participants during the programme.
Field visit was also conducted during the 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. The participants were taken to Youth Clubs, PRIs, PHCs, Anganwadi, Govt. Offices, Schools etc to expose them to the day today life of the State.
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Presentation on Life Skill, Development Study, Gender, Local Governance, Social Work and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Sightseeing, interaction with Youth Leaders, Cultural Programmes/Film Shows, Seminar on National Integration & Role of Youth in National Building, Quiz Contest, sharing of experiences were also organized during the 15 days Programme.
A total of 100 participants which included 76 Males and 24 Females participated in the programme. The participants were selected from 5 districts of Jammu & Kashmir and 9 districts of Tamil Nadu.
4. Odisha and Maharashtra
During the month of Nov, 2017, the fourth programme was organized for the paired States i.e. Odisha and Maharashtra. The programme was organized from 15.11.2017 and concluded on 29.11.2017. The programme was organized at Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Physical Handicapped (VRCH), Gandamunda, Bhubaneshwar.
The participants got opportunity to visit Hon’ble Governor of Odisha on 24 th Nov 2017 and interacted with him at Rajbhawan.
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Sh. R.K. Sharma, Director, VRCH, Ministry of Labour & Employment, DGE, Govt. of India was the chief guest during the inauguration programme. Sh. G.P. Rao, Dy. Director, VRCH was the Guest of Honor.
The programme included exchange of views, celebrating the essence of Unity in Diversity of our country, Promoting the spirit of National Integration, showcasing the rich heritage and culture of both the states, customs and traditions of either state, establishing long terms engagement and creating an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences. The activities included Theme based Group Street Plays, Mock Youth Parliament , Gram Sabha, Flagship Programmes of Govt., Bharat mapping, Costume Parade, Essay Competition, Language learning and conversation amongst the participants, combined and integrated cultural performance, debate competition and presentations, Bharat ki Santan Group Performance, Sports and Games, Shramdaan and Swachh Bharat Activities, Yoga, Field Visit including visit to Flora and Fauna, Historical important places and Cultural Programmes.
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A total of 112 participants which included 71 Males and 41 Females participated in the programme. The participants were selected from 7 districts of Odisha and 4 districts of Maharashtra. There were 71 participants from Odisha and 41 participants from Maharashtra State.
5. Jharkhand and Goa
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was organised w.e.f. 4th Dec to 18 th Dec 2017 at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The programme was inaugurated by Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Hon’ble Member of Parliament on 4 th December 2017. The Shri Ranendra Kumar, Director, Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Jharkhand and Shri Deepak Kumar, Regional Director, National Service Scheme were also present during the inaugural function.
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In the inaugural function cultural programmes were organized which included group folk songs and group folk dance. The cultural programme was anchored by Prof. Mrinal Pathak from BIT Mesra (Ranchi).
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Prof. from BIT Mesra delivered a talk on duty of Youth of towards motherland. He gave the example on Ek Lavya who was an ardent dutiful person. This was followed by a friendly football match and cultural programme. Declamation Contest on One Language for India was organised on 6 th Dec, 2017. Debate competition was organised on eradication of dowry system.
Inter State Cultural Competition was organised on 10 th Dec 2017. An essay competition was organised on the topic of Inter State Youth Exchange.
A session on awareness programme on HIV/AIDS was organised. A session on cyber crime was taken by Deputy SP, Jharkhand. A session on Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj was taken by Shri Shrikant Nirala.
Field visit was organised for the participants to Rajrappa, (Chinnamasta Temple). The participants were also taken to Hotel Management Institute, Ranchi where they tasted the cuisine of Goa State. They were also taken to Tiger Hill, Ranchi, Zona Fall, Sita Fall, Nilambar Pitambar Oxygen Park and Andrey House Museum
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A quiz Competition was also organised on 15 th Dec 2017. The programme was concluded on 18 th Dec, 2017. The Chief Guest of the concluding function was Shri. Chandreshwar Prasad Singh, Hon’ble Minister, Urban Development, Govt. of Jharkhand. In his key note address Hon’ble Minister stressed on Unity in Diversity and emphasized on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
40 Youth participants from Goa and 50 youth participants from Jharkhand State participated in the programme. There were 58 Male and 32 Female participants.
6. Karnataka and Uttarakhand
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was conducted at NSS Bhawan, Bangalore University Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka from 25 th Nov to 9 th Dec 2017. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. B.K. Ravi, Registrar,
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Bangalore University and Dr. R. Srinivas, NSS Programme Coordinator, Bangalore University.
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The programme included discussion forums, interface with local youth group, Essay Competition, Seminar on National Integration and Role of Youth in Nation Development, Quiz Competition, Film Shows on Culture and History of the States visit to places of National Importance in technological development, Debate Competition, Sharing of experiences, Field visit and Cultural Programmes specific to the State of Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
A session on attitudinal grooming (what next) was conducted by Shri S.V. Venkatesh, Founder, RIIT, Mysuru. An interactive session on my India was organised. Quiz Competition on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was also organised followed by Cultural programme.
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An interactive session comprising representative from NSS, NCC, Youth Clubs was organised
There were 51 youth participants from Uttarakhand State and 51 youth participants from Karnataka State participated in the programme. There were 70 Male and 32 Female participants out of total 102 participants.
7. Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh
The seventh programme of Interstate Youth Exchange programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was held at Shillong, Meghalaya from 5th – 19th December 2017 at Youth Hostel, Shillong. The programme was inaugurated by by Sh. W.R. Lyngdoh, IAS, Secretary (Education) to Government of Meghalaya in the presence of Sh. Inkhunaguang, State Director (i/c), Meghalaya along with other dignitaries.
Under the programme, 50 member youth delegation from five districts of Uttar Pradesh, namely Agra, Lucknow, Pratapgarh, Bairaich and Mehoba districts arrived at Shillong, Meghalaya. They were hosted by NYK, Shillong for 15 days. Along with them, 42 youths from five districts of counterpart state Meghalaya namely, East
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Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, Ri-bhoi, West Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills also took part in the camp and stayed together with the Uttar Pradesh delegation members. There were 56 Male and 36 Female participants.
On 12 th Dec, 2017 the participating youth got the opportunity to interact with Shri Ganga Prasad, Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya. On 10th Dec 2017 special cultural evening was organized in which special rock band concert was held by a band from Bhutan along with Indian cultural performances. The Chief Guest of the cultural evening was Mr. Kazi Muntashir Murshed, Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh. Shri Munish Singh, Regional Director, ICCR was also present on the occasion. The cultural programme was organsied in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
On 18 th December 2017 one special friendly football match between the foreign students Vs Indian Youth Volunteers of NYKS was held in which besides Indian Youth, students youth from African Nations, European Nations, Afghanistan, Srilanka, Arab Nations and Bangladesh participated.
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The programme included Group Discussion, interaction with dignitaries and youth club members, language and song learning of both the states, friendly games and sports, debate competition, Declamation Contest on Patriotism and Nation Building, Mock Youth Parliament on the topic of Youth of India, Field visit and Cultural Programmes specific to the State of Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh.
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8. Sikkim and Delhi
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was conducted at Ranka Perbing Village, East Sikkim from 15 th Dec 2017 to 29 th Dec, 2017. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. D.R. Thapa, Hon’ble MLA, Ranka Parbing, Ranka.
The programme included discussion sessions, interface with local youth group, sports tournament like volleyball, Football, tug of war etc., History of the States, visit to places of National Importance and technical institutions, Essay Competition, Seminar on National Integration and Role of Youth in Nation Development, Quiz Competition, Plays on Prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, Film Shows on Traditions and Culture, Debate Competition, Sharing of experiences, Field visit and Cultural Programmes specific to the State of Sikkim and Delhi.
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Mrs. Tulshi Devi Rai, Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim was the Chief Guest in the concluding function of Inter State Youth Exchange Programme.
There were 49 youth participants from Delhi State and 50 youth participants from Sikkim State participated in the programme. There were 60 Male and 39 Female participants.
9. Manipur and Madhya Pradesh
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was conducted at Kangsang (Khuman Lampak Sports Complex), Imphal, Manipur from 7 th Dec 2017 to 21 st Dec, 2017. The programme was inaugurated by Shri H. Deleep Singh,
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Commissioner, Youth Affairs and Sports, Manipur and Shri N. Prabeen Singh Director, Youth Affairs and Sports was the guest of honor.
The programme included Group discussion sessions, Lecture sessions on promoting spirit of National Integration, Youth Problem, Prospecr and Youth Empowerment, Language Learning, Essay Competition and Debate, Culinary Festival, Quiz Competition, Feel India Presentation, Writing of 100 sentences in the language of partner state, Dance Competition, interface with local youth group, sharing best practices in Governance, sports tournament, celebrating Unity in Diversity, History of the States, visit to places of National Importance, Seminar on National Integration and Role of Youth in Nation Development, Field visit and Cultural Programmes specific to the State of Manipur, Nagaland and Madhya Pradesh.
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There were 46 youth participants from Madhya Pradesh State, 15 youth participants from Nagaland State, 39 youth participated from Manipur State in the programme. There were 68 Male and 32 Female participants.
10. Jammu & Kashmir and Tamil Nadu
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was conducted at Sarswati Dham, Near Rail Head, Jammu from 8 th December to 22 nd December 2017. The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Priya Sethi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Cultural, Tourism and Higher Education , Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MOS (I/C) for DONER, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Government of India interacted with participants of Inter State Youth Exchange Programme on 10 th December 2017. Shri Zahoor Ahmed Chat, Director, College, Higher Education Department also attended the programme as Guest of Honor.
The programme included Pledge Taking Ceremony, Sports Tournament, Essay writing competition on Patriotism and Nation Building, Group Discussion on Health Issues, Prevention of Drug Abuse, and Alcoholism. Talk on National Achievement, Visit Historical places, Zoo, Rajbhawan, Borders, Adventure camps, Cleanliness
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Drive, Presentation on History of Partner States and their culture and food, Lectures series, Language learning, Declamation Contest on Patriotism and Nation Building, Field visit and Cultural Programmes.
The programme was also telecast by DD Kashir, JK Media, JK Channel on 18 th December 2017 and print media also covered the programme.
There were 48 youth participants from Tamil Nadu State and 52 youth participants from Jammu and Kashmir State participated in the programme. There were 77 Male and 23 Female participants.
11. Maharashtra and Odisha
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mumbai organized the “Inter State Youth Exchange Programme – Ek
Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” at Mumbai from 11.12.2017 to 25.12.2017.
The inaugural function was organized on 11.12.2017 at New Zealand Hostel, Goregaon,
Mumbai. Shri Yakub Sayeed, Director, Doordarshan, Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, Govt. of India inaugurated the programme.
In his inaugural speech Director, Door Darshan, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting,
Govt. of India appreciated the initiative taken by NYKS for organizing the Inter Youth
Exchange Programme. He said that, “The Youth of India will create Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat”. Youth of the Nation is already contributing in Prime Minister Flagship Programme,
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Swachha Bharat Mission as Movement to change. In addition to that NYKS Youth are instrumental for Social Change. Through this Programme they will be trained to preserve the culture of Unity in Diversity. He called upon youth to showcase their work through
Documentary Films, Short Films, Social Media and replicate the work of the other part of the
Country.
As per the schedule given in the guidelines different sessions viz. lecture sessions, Group
discussions, Language learning, Sharing of best practices in governance, various
competitions, sports and culture and field visits were organized. Daily Yoga & Meditation
session was organized by Heartfulness Meditation, Mumbai.
The Valedictory Function was
organized on 25.12.2017. Shri. Vishwanath
Mahedeshwar, Mayor, Brihanmumbai
Mahanagar Corporation, Mumbai was the
Chief Guest of the Function. Smt. Rekha
Choudhary, M.D., Global Wellness
Ambassador, U.S.A., Dr. Yogesh Dubey, National Youth Awardee, Shri. Sagar Reddy,
Founder President, Ekata Niradhar Sangha, Mumbai, were also present on this occasion. Shri.
Vishwanath Mahedeshwar, Mayor, Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Corporation, Mumbai said
that “ Mumbai is the Economic Capital of India and plays as important role to make India –
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“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”. He gave invitation to the youth to come to Mumbai & work hard to developed India.
49 Youth from 06 Districts of Odisha & 52 Youth from 04 Districts of Maharashtra participated in this Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. There were 62 Male and 39
Female participants.
12. Uttarakhand and Karnataka Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 21 st January 2018 at Youth Hostel Campus, Mussoorie. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Suchismita Sengupta Pandey, Secretary, Rajya Khadya Ayog, Dehradun.
After inauguration ceremony all participants were divided in to 10 groups, each groups was given chart to make representation on diverse cuisine, music, dance, theatre, movies and films, handcrafts, sports, literature, festivals, paintings, sculpture etc. of each other states. After presentation of each state debate competition on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was organized. Shri Ravindra Mohan Kala, State Secretary, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Uttarakhand briefed about the trekking programme. A session on banking services app and livelihood was taken by Shri Rajender Rana and Shri Umesh Joshi Scientist from Uttarakhand Science education and Research Centre (USERC).
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Field visit with coordination of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dehradun at Bhopal Pani was organized with 2 Km trekking. At Youth Hostel, Mussorie flag hoisting was done on the occasion of Republic Day Celebration.
All the participating youth visited Wadia Insitute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun where cultural programme of Uttarakhand and Karnataka States were performed by the participants.
All together 100 participants i.e. 45 participants from Karnataka and 55 participants from Uttarakhand participated in the programme. There were 64 Male and 36 Female participants.
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The programme included Lecture Session, Debate, Field Visit, Trekking and visit to institutes of National Importance viz. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Eco Park, Dhanolti, Wadia Insitute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
Shri Ganesh Joshi, Hon’ble MLA, Mussorie and Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh, Vice Chairperson, NYKS interacted with the participants during programme.
Shri Manmohan Mal, President, Nagar Nigam, Mussorie was the Chief Guest in the valedictory function where as Shri Durgesh Pant, Director, USERC and Shri Joshi, Principal of PG College was present as Guest of Honor.
13. Madhya Pradesh and Manipur & Nagaland Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Bhopal organized 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) programme at WALMI Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh w.e.f. 29 th January 2018 to 12 th February 2018.
The programme started with classical kathak performance in which Guru Vandana, Shiv Stuti and taal Paksh were performed. The participants from Madhya Pradesh, Manipur & Nagaland performed their folk culture in traditional costumes. Ravi
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Rana Group performed Patriotic Song, The cultural programme was organized at Jawahar Bal Bhawan, Bhopal.
The participants got an opportunity to interact with Ms. Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh at Rajbhawan, Bhopal during Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. Hon’ble Governor urged the youth to work for Make in India, Ek bharat Shreshtha Bharat by working towards its development in all major fields. She emphasized on the concept of unity in Diversity through assimilating various cultures & costumes of the States of India.
Hon’ble Governor stated that Hon’ble Prime Ministers has given the Slogan of “Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas”. Hon’ble Governor further said that we should encourage our soldiers and cooperate them in their venture. She gave stress on coordination and cooperation between states for augmenting development process.
The programme included Lecture, Debate, Cultural Performance, Language Learning, Food habits of both States, Sports and Games etc.
A visit programme was also organized for the participants which included visit to Sanchi and Udaigiri. The participants also got opportunity to
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14. Delhi and Sikkim
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 13 th February 2018 at Satyagrah Mandap of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi. The programme was inaugurated jointly by State Director, NYKS, Alipur, Delhi, Administrative Officer, Gandhi Smiriti and Darshan and Dr. D.K. Gurung, Group Leader of Sikkim Team.
After inauguration participants visited Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti Campus, Samadhi of Gandhi Ji and other former Prime Minister’s Samadhis.
Academic session was conducted including participatory exercise on life skills and leadership quality which was conducted by Shri Kuldeep Singh, Trainer from Modi Care Foundation. A Youth Convention was organized on the occasion in coordination with Gandhi Smriti and Darshand Samiti in which various social and National issues including flagship schemes of Govt. of India were discussed.
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The participants were taken for field visit to Agra and Vrindavan. The participants also got an opportunity to visit the Suraj Kund International Craft Mela. The participants also visited one of the Youth Club at Village Maidangadi in South District and interacted with the Youth Club Members. The participants were taken to corporate houses in an around Delhi to understand and have an interface with big industry houses, cyber hub, Food Hub, Medical Hub and Education Hub. There was a unique programme of family placement of 4 days was also organized for real life time experience with the family members of Delhi.
The participants visited several historical and tourist places in Delhi viz. Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, South and North Block, Parliament House, Vijay Chowk, Teen Murti, Birla House, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham and India Gate etc.
Various competition were also organized during the 15 days programme which included Declamation Contest, Essay Writing Competition, Drawing Competition,
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Language learning Competition and Quiz Competition on Indian Culture, History and Nation Building.
A session on effective communication and personality development was taken by Dr. Sudhir Kapoor. The programme also included organization of Youth Parliament, Cultural Programme and Sports.
On 26 th Feb 2018 Dr. A.K. Dubey, Secretary, Dept. of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India, Maj. Gen. Dilawar Singh, Director General,NYKS and Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh, Vice Chairman, NYKS graced the concluding function. Prizes and Certificate were distributed to the winners.
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All together 109 participants i.e. 47 participants from Sikkim and 62 participants from Delhi participated in the programme. There were 68 Male and 41 Female participants.
15. Haryana and Telangana
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ambala, Haryana organized 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) programme at Bharat Scout and Guide Training Centre, Ambala Cant, Haryana w.e.f. 2 nd to 16 th February 2018.
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The participants were selected from the States of Haryana and Telangana. The participants hailed from the districts of Telangana State which included Mehboobnagar, Rangareddy, Warangal and Sidhipet where as from Haryana state the participants were from the districts viz. Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar, Sirsa, Kaithal, Faridabad, Jind and Ambala.
The programme included visit of the participants to a village Dhankor in which the president of Yuvati Vikas Mandal who happened to be member of Zila Parishad. The participants interacted with Youth Club Members and eminent persons of the village and participated in cultural Youth Exchange Programme. They also visited Panjokheda Sahib Gurudwara.
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In the next day participants visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra where they were given information on Mushroom Culture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Product, Agriculture, Lab to Land.
The programme included Language Learning, Sports and Games, Cultural Programme. They also visited National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal and got information on Dairy production, Dairy farming, Museum and Film Show on Milk Production.
The participants got an opportunity to interact with the students of Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala and participated in cultural competitions. The programme also included Declamation Contest, Essay competition, Sports and Games etc. The participants were taken to Chandigarh where they saw rock garden, Rose Garden, Sukna lake and Nadasahib Gurudwara. They also got an opportunity to visit Kurukshetra where they saw Jyotisar, Kalpana Chawla Planetarium, Dharohar, Shri Krishna Museum, Panorama, Bharamsarovar, etc.
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In the concluding session Ms. Sarandeep Kaur, IAS, District Collector, Ambala addressed the participants as Chief Guest and distributed prizes and certificates to the winners and participants.
All together 102 participants i.e. 46 participants from Telangana and 56 participants from Haryana participated in the programme. There were 67 Male and 35 Female participants.
16. Andhra Pradesh and Punjab
Nehru Yuva Kendra Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) organized Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) in Visakhapatnam from 24th January 2018 to 7th February 2018 at Youth Hostel, Beach Road with the 100 Participants from Punjab and Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. K. Haribabu, Hon’ble M.P. Visakhapatnam inaugurated the programme. Sri P.V.N. Madhav, Hon’ble MLC, North Andhra Graduates Constituency, Dr. A. Siri, Joint Collector – II and Sri C.V.N. Das, Chief Administrator, Skill Development Institute, Arilova, Visakhapatnam were the Guest of Honour. The Chief Guest
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Sri CVN Das, Chief Administrator, Skill Development Institute, Arilova, Visakhapatnam interacted with the participants and gave light on Skill Development programmes for youth. . In the evening Singing competitions were conducted.
Participants participated in Republic Day parade, which was organized by the District Administration in Police Parade Grounds and also joined the Flag Hoisting .
Participants got an opportunity to interact with the Sri G. Srinivasa Rao, Hon,’ble Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt. of A.P., at Shilparamam. They
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Visited Simhachalam – Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Kaialasagiri Park, Visakha City Central Park( in which Laser show and musical foundation was seen by the participants) and Shilparamam in which different states and districts artisans manufactured items were shown to them. Shri G. Subbarao, Senior Officer, Indian Economic Service, Ministry of HRD interacted with participants and had discussions on Educational rights and related schemes. The participants participated in debate competition on the theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
An Interactive Session on Diversity of Food across the country and its importance in national integration was taken by Shri. Ravi, Principal, Food Craft Institute, Visakhapatnam.
Dr. Balamurali Krishna took a session on Health care education, sanitation and preventions of health problems etc. A health camp was conducted in collaboration
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As a part of field visit to tribal area, the participants visited Borra caves(which were naturally created before 2000 years) and at Araku Valley, they also visited Tribal Museum and interacted with Ms. Komal Kishore, I.R.S., (Nodal officer Ek Bharat Shreshtha bharat), Commissioner, Department of Youth Advancement, Government of Andhra Pradesh. She has given brief examples about EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat motto and inspirational speech to the participants. Commissioner, Department of Youth Advancement distributed T-Shirts, Caps and Bags with the theme of EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat to the participants on behalf of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. She also conducted a rally on beach road. The participants participated in Dhimsa, a tribal traditional dance and interacted with Tribal Youth at Araku.
As per the directions of the Dist. Collector, Visakhapatnam, the participants Visited Best village in Visakhapatnam District which is Open Defecation Fee Village of Narisipatnam Block – Dharmasagaram. Participants interacted with village formal and informal leaders, Self Help Groups and Youth Club members in coordination with Smt. S. Ramanamma, Mandal Parishad President, Narisipatnam, Smt. N. Satyavathi, Sarpanch, Dharmasagaram Village, Smt. Maha Lakshmi, Special Officer of Narisipatnam Mandal and Executive Director – S. C. Corporation, Smt. Jaya Madhuri, Mandal Parisahd Development Officer, Sri M. V. Ramana, Tahsildar, Smt. Prema Leela, EO-RD, Smt. Surya Mani, APO- MG NREGA, Sri Satti Babu, APM - DWMA. Sri A. Naidu, AE-Housing and Sri P. Raja Sekhar, Village Secretary. The participants got opportunity for keen observation and learning of the Village’s best practices.
Smt. Padmaja and Smt. Vandana from Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society together took session on awareness and precautions of AIDS . They also conducted group discussions on Govt. schemes in the areas of Girl Child, Sanitation, Health
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As a part of Industrial visit, the participants were taken to a visit to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and also visited the 2nd biggest Port in India i.e., Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam. Then after the participants visited Naval War ship with the guidance of Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
Various competitions like Essay writing, Elocution and Dance Competitions were organized. Thereafter a film show was presented by the Field Publicity Office, Visakhapatnam on Gandhi and child labour.
Dr. G Bhagya Rao, Psychiatrist, King George Hospital took session on health issues, prevention of Drug abuse, alcoholism, suicidal tendency and best Health practices. Prof. Dakshinamurthi, Correspondent of Gaytri Vidya parishad Educational Institutions, conducted a session on Expert talk on national achievement. Organized World Cancer Day to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment by coordinating with Department of Youth Services, Visakhapatnam.
A lecture given on ‘Provision of constitution 73rd amendment Act, 1992 & 74 Amendment, Act 1992 and Gram Sabha’ by Mrs. Nagalakshmi, Resource person from Dist Panchayat Office, Visakhapatnam. Group Discussions on ‘Provision of constitution 73rd amendment Act, 1992 & 74 Amendment, Act 1992 and Gram Sabha’ by Dr. E.P.S. Bhagyalakshmi, Dist. Programme Officer, NSS, Visakhapatnam and Mock grama sabha was organized by the Students of Indian Maritime University and Participants.
Shri Sandeep Kumar, Vice Chairman (Deputy Minister) Rajasthan Youth Board interacted with Participants and discussions on different issues like language,
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Valedictory Function was organized at Zilla Parishad Meeting Hall, Visakhapatnam on 07-02-2018. In this function - Chief Guest Shri Perala Chandra Sekhar, Vice Chairman, NYKS advised the youth to participate in nation building activities and also register for Prime Minister Insurance schemes and download the apps of Umaang and also explained the importance of Ek Bharat Shrethsta Bharat theme and benefits.
The participants got an opportunity to learn new things like partner States’ Culture, customs, language, traditions, Food apart from all these activities, they have observed how a Village can become 100% Open Defecation Free, employment opportunities by Skill development Institute, Motivated and inspired by Eminent Persons. The participants explored the Visakhapatnam’s Institutions, Companies, Organizations through visits to Port Trust, HPCL, Naval Base, Shilparamam, Tourism places, Religious Places etc. throughout the programme. They got an opportunity to know the Govt. Welfare schemes of both the states through Group discussions and lecture sessions etc.
Out of total 100 participants, 45 participants were from State of Punjab belonged to the Districts of Chandigarh, Amritsar, Muktsar, Fatehgarh, Mansa, Ropar, Mohali and 55 participants from the State of Andhra Pradesh belonged to the districts of Srikakulam, Viziangaram, Visakhapatnma, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Chittoor and Anantapur. The participants were young achievers, NYK Volunteers and Youth Club members in the age group of 15-29 years. There were 76 Male and 24 Female participants.
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17. Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 21 st January 2018 at Sachharta Niketan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Inter State Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated by Shri Jasveer Singh Sandhu, DIG, CRPF, Lucknow. Shri Y.P. Singh, Director, Ayodhya Sodh Sansathan and Shri NKS Chauhan, Director India Literacy Board were the Guest of Honor. The programme was organized w.e.f. 21 st January 2018 to 4 th Feb 2018.
The Chief Guest while addressing the youth participants from North Eastern States emphasized on promoting the spirit of National Integration, Holistic Development and Skill Development particularly among youth. Shir YP Singh, Director Ayodhya Sodh Sansathan talk about cultural heritage and social traditions and its exchange for betterment of society. Shri N.K. S. Chauhan, Director, India Literacy Board informed that North Eastern Region is the forefront of our nation and we are proud of North Eastern States. Shri JPS Negi, State Director, NYKS, Lucknow gave introduction of the programme and its schedule.
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Declamation Contest and Essay Competition were organized for the participants followed by cultural programme. A drawing competition was also organised. A cultural competition was also arranged for the participants to showcase their folk song, dance, music and culture.
Football and Volley Ball Tournament was organised between the participants in which both male and female participants. A documentary film of the tourism department was also screened during the programme. The participants also got an opportunity to taste of local food and learn the important recipes of lucknowi food.
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Shri Padmakant Sharma of Hindi Sansathan talked about cultural Literary and historical aspects of our Nation and stressed the need of National Integration. Republic Day was celebrated by the participants on 26 th January 2018 by flag hoisting and speech by eminent personality on the occasion. Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh, Vice Chairman, NYKS while addressing the youth emphasized the National Integration and role of Youth in Nation Development. This was followed by Cultural programme. Shri Girish Mishra of Sanskaar Bharati took a session on spiritual and intellectual issues related to social development.
The participants also got an opportunity to visit Shilp Gram in the Lucknow Mahotsav and visited the handicraft and traditional dresses exhibition, local foods and participated in cultural programme. Shri Chetan Chauhan, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Welfare Vocational Training and Skill Development, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh addressed the participants and gave a clarion call to the participants to get the information on flagship schemes of Govt.
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The participants got an opportunity to visit residency, Ambedkar Park, Imaambada and Bhulbhulaiya. They also visited historical place of Bithur in Kanpur and got an opportunity to know about the welfare schemes of central and state Govt. Language learning session of all three States was also conducted during the camp.
They also visited Unnao for Ganga Darshan Programme. The District Collector, Unnao also interacted with the participants. A mock Youth Parliament was also organised during the programme. Shri Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Hon’ble MLA addressed the Youth Parliament and felicitated the youth who participated in the Youth Parliament.
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Shri G. Pattnaik, IAS (Retd.) was the Chief Guest in the Valedictory function on 4 th February 2018 at Saksharta Niketan, Lucknow. Shri NKS Chauhan of Literacy Board and Shri Kartikey Kunal Paul, Chief of ACC Cement was also present during the valedictory function.
A total of 100 participants from the States of Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh (43 participants) and Uttar Pradesh (57 participants) participated in the programme. There were 51 Male and 49 Female participants.
18. Chhattisgarh and Gujarat
Nehru Yuva Kendra Raipur, Chhattisgarh organized Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) in Raipur from 1st February to 15th February 2018 at Ramchandra Mission Ashram Amleshwar Patan, District Durg, in which 100 Participants from Chhattisgarh (54 participants) and Gujarat (46 participants) participated. There were 67 Male and 33 Female participants.
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The concept and importance of the programme Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was explained by Shri Mukesh Baghel of renowned Social organization. Session on Cashless Transaction and Digital India was conducted by the experts.
Declamation Contest was organised on the occasion on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat followed by Cultural Programme. Football, Cricket and Kabaddi matches were also organised between the participants of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. Shri Rajesh Chauhan, International Cricketer interacted with the participants. A programme on traditional sports was also organised for the participants.
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A documentary film on Chhattisgarh Tourism and on its culture was screened for the participants. A yoga and meditation session was organised by experts from Ram Chandra Mission Ashram. The cultural programme included the folk, art and culture of Chhattisgarh State including Karma, Sua and Panthi and Garbha dance of Gujarat State. Language learning programme was also organised under the supervision of Dr. Surendra Dubey, Chhattisgarh Rajbhasha Ayog and Shri Surendra Raval from Gujarati Shikshan Sansthan. A Nukkad Natak was also organised and participants were taken to Champaran to see the important place related with Shri Vallabacharya.
The participants got an opportunity to visit archeological important place viz. Sirpur under the guidance and supervision of Chhattisgarh Tourism Division.
The participants also got an opportunity to meet and interact with Shri Raman Singh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh State and also interacted with Shri Gauri Shankar Aggarwal, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Shri Ajay Chandrakar, Hon’ble Health and Panchayat Minister, Govt. of Chhattisgarh.
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The programme was concluded on 15 th February 2018 in the presence of eminent personalities in which certificate and prizes were distributed to the participants followed by grand cultural programme.
19. Daman & Diu and Pondicherry
Nehru Yuva Kendra Daman, Daman & Diu organized Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat)at Daman from 19 th January to 2 nd February 2018 at Govt. College, Girls Hostel, Nani Daman.
Inaugural function was held on 20 th January 2018 at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Daman. Shri Lalubhai B. Patel, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Daman
Page 47 of 96 and Diu was the Chief Guest of inaugural function. Shri Sandeep Kumar Singh, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, Daman was the Guest of Honor. Shri Kishan Kumar, Deputy Collector, Daman was the special invitee in the inaugural function.
Programme included Yoga/Exercise/Campus Cleaning/Community Singing, Interactive session on celebrating unity in diversity of our Nation, Strengthening & maintaining the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between people of our country, Promoting the spirit of National Integration, Sports and Games like football, cricket and indoor games, Daily cultural programmes, Debate competition on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Group discussion & presentation by each group, Cleanliness drive at Devka beach and Jampor beach, Educational tour to important historical and significant places.
In Valedictory function Shri. Sandeep Kumar Singh, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, Daman and the Chief Guest of the function gave a presentation on the working of Union Government and District Administration. Shri. Seju P. Kuruvilla,
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IPS, Superintended of Police, Daman was the Guest of Honor. Shri. Krishan Kumar, Dy. Collector, Daman was the Special Invitee and Dr. S. Balasubramanian, Associate Professor, Daman also graced the occasion.
A total of 101 participants from Daman & Diu (58 participants) and Puducherry (43 participants) participated in the programme. There were 73 Male and 28 Female participants.
20. Rajasthan and Assam
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 20 th January 2018 at Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur. The Inter State Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated jointly by Shri Nirmal Panwar, Chairperson, Jyotirao Phule University, Jaipur and Smt. Rukshamani, Director, Star Foundation, Jaipur. The programme was organized w.e.f. 20 st January 2018 to 3 rd Feb 2018.
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The 15 days programme included detailed discussion and discourses on culture, tradition, food habit, language, sports and games, flora and fauna and unity in diversity of our country. It also included a joint project for its furtherance.
The youth participants of both the states learnt the language of each other states i.e.Assamese and Hindi. Interactive sessions with experts on various development subjects were organised. Cultural programme were organised by the renowned artists of Assam and Rajasthan.
Various competitions were organised for the participants which included sports and games, dance, essay competition and Declamation Contest during the 15 days programme.
The valedictory function was organised under the chairmanship of Ms. Madhu Bhatt, renowned singer and Shri Nirmal Panwar, Chairperson, Jyotirao Phule
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University, Jaipur. Cultural programmes were organised by the participants of Assam and Rajasthan State which included Assame Vandana, Group Dance, Bihu Dance and from Rajasthan side Rajasthani Folk Song and Folk Dance was presented. The participants also shared their experiences of the 15 days camp in the programmes.
Prizes, Certificates and Mementoes were given to the winners and the participants. A total of 96 participants participated in the programme which included 45 youth from Rajasthan and 51 youth from Assam State. There were 66 Male and 30 Female participants.
21. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Chandigarh Nehru Yuva Kendra Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli organized Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) in Silvassa from 19 th January to 2nd February 2018 at Farmer Training Centre Dokarmardi, Silvassa.
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Inaugural function was held on 20 th January 2018 at Farmer Training Centre Dokarmardi, Silvassa. Sh. Natubhai Gomanbhai Patel, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Dadra and Nagar Haveli inaugurated the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. Shri Ajay Desai, UASI President was the Guest of Honor. Shri DG Jalawadiya, IAS Officer, Gandhinagar and Shri Prashant Barde, District Child Protection Officer were the special invitees in the inaugural function.
Programmes and activities of the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme included Yoga/Exercise/Campus Cleaning/Community Singing, Interactive session on celebrating unity in diversity of our Nation, Strengthening & maintaining the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between people of our country, Promoting the spirit of National Integration, Sports and Games like football, cricket and indoor games, Daily cultural programmes, Debate competition on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Group discussion & presentation by each group, Educational tour to
Page 52 of 96 important historical and significant places viz. State legal Authority Service, Silvassa, Dudhani, Khanvel, Company visit to Parle-G Biscuit Company. M. C. Marbal Company etc.
Smt. Nabuben Pandiya was the Chief Speaker at Valedictory Function on 2 nd Feb 2018 at Silvassa. Shri. Dharmesh Pandiya, Director, Crime Branch and Shri. P. S. Barde, State Chief Commissioner, Daman were the Guest of Honor. The certificates and prizes were distributed to the participants followed by cultural programme.
A total of 100 participants from Dadra and Nagar Haveli (66 participants) and Chandigarh (49 participants) participated in the programme. There were 64 Male and 51 Female participants.
22. Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 3rd March 2018 at Udaseen Ashram, Bonuti, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Ashish Kohali, Additional Secretary cum Project Director, SSA, Department of Education, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Nodal Officer, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Himachal Pradesh and Swami Sandhya Giri Ji, in charge of Banuti Ashram were the Guests of Honor.
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After inaugural ceremony, an exhibition was on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was unveiled and presentation on Inter Youth Exchange Programme was commenced. Thereafter, De-freezing sessions of the participants was undertaken and schedule of the programme was discussed in detail followed by cultural performances.
The main activities of the programme included Debate, Declamation and Dance Competition, Extempore and Essay Competition, Jungle Safari, Food Festival, Visit to Youth Club, Heritage Walk, Exposure Visit to Horticultural Research Institute, Voices of Young People, Learning through experience sharing, Issue based Presentation through Skits, State Presentations, Address by Experts, Organization of Sports and Yoga and Cultural Performances etc.
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Dignitaries and Experts who have taken the sessions as resource persons and addressed the participants included Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma, IAS, Secretary, Deptt. of Education, Govt. of H.P., Ms Anu Jain, IAS, CEO, Jatog and Sabathu Cant., Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Prof S.S. Jaswal, Registrar, National Law University, Shimla, Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Additional Director, Horticulture Research Institute, Mashobra, Ms Vibhuti Dube Negi, Corporate Trainer, Shimla, H.P, Sh Manoj Sharma, Corporate Trainer, NLP, Shimla, Dr. Praveen Bhatia, Registrar, Nureo-surgery Deptt. IGMC, Shimla, Mr Sriniwas Joshi, Retd. IAS and Sh Hemraj Chauhan, Chairman, Udghosh and National Youth Awardee.
In the valedictory function Shri J. M. Pathani, IAS, Managing Director, HP, Industrial Corporation, Govt. of HP was the Chief Guest and Shri Swami Sandhya Giri Ji, Incharge of Banuti Ashram was the Guest of Honor. The valedictory function was held on 17 th March 2018.
The programmes and activities in Valedictory function included voices of participants, discussion on follow up plans, conferring awards and certificate distribution to winners and participants in various competition held during the entire programme, key note address by the Chief Guest followed by Cultural performances.
A total number of participants was 104 which included 51 participants from Kerala and 53 participants from Himachal Pradesh States. There were 70 Male and 34 Female participants.
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23. Gujarat and Chhattisgarh
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Gandhinagar organized 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) programme at Youth Hostel, Gandhi Nagar w.e.f. 1 st March to 15 th March 2018.
The participants got an opportunity to interact with Shri OP Kohli, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat at Rajbhawan on 13 th March 2018. The participants also interacted with Shri Kaushik Bhai Patel, Hon’ble Revenue Minister, Govt. of Gujarat at Gujarat Vidhan Sabha on 12 th March 2018.
The programmes was attended by VIPs and Dignitaries including Shri Pankaj Thakar, IAS, Director, Social Defenses, Gujarat, Shri D. G. Jhalawadia (Ret. IAS), Advisor- Sardar Sarovar Nigam, Shri Anil Pratham, Additional DGP Gujarat, Shri
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Satish Patel, DM, Gandhinagar, Shri J.P. Gupta (IAS), Principle Secretary, Gujarat, Shri J.B. Bariya (GAS), Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Gandhinagar, Shri Sanjeev Mehta (NYA), Ex Chairman State Youth Board, Shri S.D. Vohra (IFS), Director Science City, Shri Jaswant Gandhi, Director, OBC Cell, Shri Ashok Makwana, Dep. Com. Weight & Meteorology Dep., Shri P.B. Patni (Retd. IAS) & Ret. R.D. Commissioner, Shri Jenu Diwan, IAS, Nodal Officer, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat & M.D., Gujarat Tourism Department.
The programme included Lectures, interactive discussion on Panchayati Raj and Gram Sabha, Gender Equality, Good Governances, Social Welfare Scheme, Communication Skills, Mock Gram Sabha, Youth Parliament, Youth Policy, Swachh Bharat Mission, Sanitation, Cultural Performance and Issues of Socio Economic importance, Unity in Diversity, National Integration, Prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism and De addiction, Best Practices in governances and social welfare schemes, E-Governance and M-Governance, Startup India and Consumer Awareness, NGO/Youth Clubs Management and Documentation, Women Empowerment and Panchayati Raj, National Development- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Yoga and Health Care.
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Besides the above, the programmes and activities included flag hoisting ceremony, group discussion, skit and plays, Sports Competition, cultural performances, essay and debate competition, exposure field visit to science city, Madhur Dairy, Vidhan Sabha, Geer Foundation, Akshardham and Historical Monuments.
The programmes also included organization of Youth Parliament, Sharing of experiences, traditional costumes and dress festival, yoga, community songs and cleanliness campaign etc.
Total number of participants was 143 which included 49 participants from Chhattisgarh and 94 participants from Gujarat State. There were 98 Male and 45 Female participants.
24. Goa and Jharkhand
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was inaugurated on 15 th January 2018 at Farmer Training Centre, Ela Old Goa. The programme was inaugurated by Govind Gaude, Hon’ble Minister for Art and Culture, Govt. of Goa. Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Speaker of Goa State Assembly was the Chief Guest in the inaugural function. All together 100 participants i.e. 49 participants from Jharkhand and 51 participants from Goa and Maharashtra participated in the programme. Participating 5 districts from the participating state
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Jharkhand were Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Gumla, Bokaro and Latehar. There were 67 Male and 33 Female participants.
The programme included lectures and discussions, discussion on flora and fauna of Goa, AIDS Awareness, Flagship Programmes of Govt. of India, food habit of Goa, Best practices in governance, tribal residential schools, history of Goa, Natural Resources of Goa, Folk Dances, Agriculture, Creative Skills, National Integration, Unity in Diversity, Yoga Lifestyle and disaster management etc.
Interaction with local youth group, songs, proverbs, sentences in local languages and folk dances were the main attraction of the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme. Group Discussion and report writing sessions were held on prevention of Drug Abuse, Dowry System, Violation of Traffic rules and road accidents, propagating Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and National Integration etc.
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The programme also included sports and games competition between participating state and host state in Volleyball, Football and Kabaddi. Other important competitions were also conducted viz. Debate Competition, Essay Writing Competition, Elocution Competition, Dance Competition, Photography Competition and Quiz Competition etc.
All the participants from host and participating states were provided opportunity to visit historical places, monuments, important religious places, Flora and Fauna and institutions of National Importance which included important beaches of Goa, Traditional fishing trap, important churches and temples, colleges and institutions and monuments etc.
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Shri Jayesh Salgaonkar, Hon’ble Minister of Housing, Rural Development and Ports, Govt. of Goa was the chief guest in the closing ceremony. Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Speaker, Goa assembly was the Guest of Honor during the closing ceremony. Prizes and Certificates were distributed to the participants followed by cultural programme.
25. Punjab and Andhra Pradesh
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Punjab organized 15 days Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) programme at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chandigarh, Punjab w.e.f. 25 th February 2018 to 11 th March 2018.
The programme was inaugurated by Shri Shiv Dular Singh Dhillon IAS, Special Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Punjab. He talked
Page 61 of 96 about the similarities between the religious, cultural, traditions, customs and rich heritage of both the states. Ms. Alka Kapoor, Project Manager, Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs and Nodal Affairs of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Punjab was also present on the occasion.
In the inaugural ceremony, the concept and theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat with special emphasis on Unity in Diversity, Promotion on National Integration through deep and structure engagement between the paired states through a yearlong engagement was discussed.
The resource persons were invited from Punjab University, RGNIYD and NSS.
The programme included lectures on socio cultural development, group discussions, interactions and organization of competition like debates, essay writing, painting, declamation and games and sports. The participants were also given opportunity for exposure visit to rock garden, rose garden, botanical garden, Chatbeer Zoo, Pinjor Garden, Sukna Lake located within and around the city and participants were also taken to Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh and Wagah Boarder. They were also taken to Saras Mela organised by Govt. of Punjab at Patiala. Mr. Devesh Muthgill, Mayor of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh interacted with the participants.
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On 8 th March 2018 (on the occasion of International Women’s Day) the participants shared their views regarding women empowerment and female foeticide. The programme was organised by Punjab University.
The 15 days programme was concluded on 10 th March 2018. The participants were provided certificates, track suits and mementoes. This was followed by experience sharing, learning of language and cultural programme.
A total of 93 participants participated in the programme which included 43 participants from Andhra Pradesh and 50 participants from Punjab. There were 72 Male and 21 Female participants.
26. Tripura and Bihar
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was organised from 12 th March 2018 to 26 th March 2018 at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel, Agartala, Tripura.
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The programme was inaugurated by Shri Manuj Kanti Dev, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Tripura. Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Tripura was also present in the inauguration programme.
The programme included interactive session, experience sharing, learning and exchange of language and culture, motivational lectures by eminent educationist, mock youth parliament, debate competitions, discussion on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
The participants were also taken for exposure visit, sightseeing and visit to places of historical and national importance.
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The programme was concluded on 26 th March 2018. Smt. Santana Chakma, Hon’ble Minister for Social Education and Social Welfare, Govt. of Tripura was the Chief Guest in the concluding function. Shri Krishnadhan Das, Shri Shambhulal Chakma and Shri Sudhanshu Das, Hon’ble MLAs were the guest of honor during the concluding ceremony.
A total of 101 participants participated in the programme which included 48 participants from Bihar and 53 from Tripura. There were 77 Male and 24 Female participants.
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27. Assam and Rajasthan
Inter State Youth Exchange Programme (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) was organised from 15 th March 2018 to 29 th March 2018 at Institute of Vocational Training, Tetelia, Guwahati, Assam.
The programme was inaugurated by Shri Dilip Saikia, Former Vice Chairman, NYKS. The other eminent dignitaries present during the inaugural function included Mr. Nabadeep Kalita, Vice Chairman, Tourism Development Corporation, Guwahati, Assam and Mr. K. Kalita, Managing Director, Institute of Vocational Training, Tetelia, Assam. The inaugural programme was followed by interactive session on promoting the spirit of National Integration through cultural activities.
Cultural programmes and Social interaction session were organised in the evening. The daily programme included Yoga and physical exercise, meditation, sports and games and cultural programmes. Family placement programme for participating youth were also organised.
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Dr. Sunita Aggarwal, NSS Programme Officer, Dispur College took a session on Unity in Diversity: Founding Principle of Indian Democracy. A session on Language Learning and Exchange was taken by Shri P. Ch hakravarty, Kamrup. A debate competition on Contribution of Youth in Nation Building was organized.
Essay writing competition was held on the topic: “Religion and Cast Based Politics Has No Place Today, It Is Old Fashion Politics”. A session on Lang uage Learning was taken by Shri Ramen Talukdar and Asif Iqbal. Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi, Director, NERIM took session on “Diversity of Food Habit Between Assam and Rajasthan and Cross Culture Communication”.
Dr. Sunita Aggarwal, NSS, Programme Officer took a session on role of Bharat Scout and Guide in Nation Building Activities. Dr. Anoop Dutta took a session on Diversity of Traditional Dresses of Assam and Rajasthan. Sessions on Youth, Drug and Alcoholism, HIV and AIDS, Media: 4 th Pillar of Indian Democr acy and Nation Building were conducted during the camp.
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The participants got opportunity to visit Guwahati University, Vashishtha Mandir, Hathshila and Balaji Mandir. The participants also visited Pobitora National Park and saw One Horned Rhino. The participants also visited the Kamakhya Temple, Chandubi Lake and Chandubi Tea Garden.
Concluding function was organised on 28 th March 2018 in which Mr. Siddharth Bhattacharjee, Hon’ble MLA was the Chief Guest.
A total of 100 participants participated in the programme which included 58 participants from Assam and 42 from Rajasthan. There were 78 Male and 22 Female participants.
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Details of participants and spectators of Inter State Youth Exchange Programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 2017- 2018
S. Name of Host Date of Venue of the Participating No. of Participants No. of No Venue /State Programmes Programme States Spectat (Paired) M F T ors 1 Hyderabad 24.10.17 to Youth Hostel Haryana 74 26 100 2693 (Telangana) 07.11.2017 Secundrabad 2 Chennai (Tamil 02.11.2017 to Youth Hostel, Chennai Jammu & 76 24 100 6000 Nadu) 16.11.2017 (Tamil Nadu) Kashmir 3 Vishakhapatnam 24 th January to 7 th Youth Hostel, Beach Punjab 76 24 100 7793 (Andhra February Road, Visakhapatnam. Pradesh) 4 Ernakulum 24.10.17 to Govt. Youth Hostel, Himachal 58 42 100 1000 (Kerala) 7.11.2017 Kakkanad, Ernakulam Pradesh
5 Bangalore 25.11.2017 to NSS Bhavan, Bangalore Uttarakhand 70 32 102 4000 (Karnataka) 9.12.2017 University, Bangalore 6 Guwahati 15th to 29 th March IIE, Guwahati Rajasthan 78 22 100 400 (Assam) 2018 7 Raipur 01.02.2018 to Ramchandra Mission Gujarat 67 33 100 9300 (Chhattisgarh) 15.02.2018 Ashram Amleshwar Patan, District- Durg 8 Bhub aneswar 16.11.2017 to Youth Hostel Puri Maharashtra 71 41 112 24817 (Odisha) 30.11.2017 9 Ranchi 1st to 15 th Dec Swami Vivekananda Goa 58 32 90 188 (Jharkhand) 2017 University, Morabaadi, Ranchi 10 Gangtok 15.12.2017 to Gangtok Delhi 60 39 99 13500 (Sikkim) 29.12.2017 11 Imphal 7th to 21st Khuman Lampak, Sports Madhya 68 32 100 5500 (Manipur) December 2017 Complex, Imphal, Pradesh Manipur 12 Shillong 5th -19 th Youth Hostel, Uttar Pradesh 56 36 92 7000 (Meghalaya) December, 2017 Vivekananda Road, Shillong. 13 Agartala 12 rd to 26 th March Bhagat Singh Youth Bihar 77 24 101 3000 (Tripura) 2018 Hostel, Agartala 14 Silvassa (Dadra 19.01.2018 to Farmer Training Centre Chandigarh 64 51 115 6200 & Nagar Haveli ) 2.02.2018 Dokarmardi, Silvassa 15 Daman (Daman 19 th Jan to 2 nd Govt. College, Girls Puducherry 73 28 101 4885 and Diu) Feb 2018 Hostel, Nani Daman 16 Ambala 02.02.2018 to Bharat Scouts and Telangana 67 35 102 1430
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S. Name of Host Date of Venue of the Participating No. of Participants No. of No Venue /State Programmes Programme States Spectat (Paired) M F T ors (Haryana) 16.02.2018 Guides Office Ambala, Haryana 17 Jammu (Jammu 08.12.2017 to Saraswati Dham, Near Tamil Nadu 77 23 100 2500 and Kashmir) 22.12.2017 Railway Station, Jammu 18 Chandigarh 25.02.2018 to Rajiv Gandhi National Andhra 72 21 93 700 (Punjab) 11.03.2018 Institute of Youth Pradesh Development, PEC Campus, Gate no. 1, Sector 12 Chandigarh 19 Shimla 3rd March to 17 th Udaseen Ashram, Kerala 70 34 104 860 (Himachal March 2018 Banuti, Shimla Pradesh) 20 Dehradun 20 th January to 3 rd Youth Hostel, Mansoori Karnataka 64 36 100 4398 (Uttarakhand) February 2017 21 Jaipur 19 th January to 2 nd Suresh Gyan Vihar Assam 66 30 96 4750 (Rajasthan) Feb 2018 University, Jaipur 22 Gandhinagar 1.3.2018 to Youth Hostel, Sector 16, Chhattisgarh 98 45 143 9000 (Gujarat) 15.03.2018 Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and Vardayini Temple Complex Rupal, Gandhinagar 23 Mumbai 11.12.2017 to New Zealand Hostel, Odisha 62 39 10 1 4880 (Maharashtra) 25.12.2017 Area Colony, Goregaon East, Mumbai -400065 24 Panji (Goa) 15.1.2018 to Farmers Training Centre, Jharkhand 67 33 100 3445 29.01.2018 Ela, Old Goa, Tiswadi, Goa. 25 Delhi (Delhi) 10 th to 24 th Gandhi Samriti & Sikkim 68 41 109 10000 February 2018 Darshan Samiti, Rajghat Delhi 26 Bhopal (Madhya 29 th January to WALMI , Bhopal Manipur 65 35 100 7000 Pradesh) 12 th February 2018 27 Lucknow (Uttar 21.01.2017 to Saksharta Niketan, Meghalaya 51 49 100 10000 Pradesh) 04.02.2017 Kanpur Road, Near old chungi , Aahlambagh, Lucknow Total 1853 907 2760 155239
Note:- State wise details of participants of Inter State Youth Exchange Programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 2017- 2018 is at Annexure-1
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